Jaggery on your plate.

Most of us have grown up eating traditional sweets like modaks and puran polis made with the humble gur. But this extremely healthy alternative to sugar can be used in a number of fabulous dishes that come from all around the world. 

Here are two scrumptious snacks you can make with jaggery in a few minutes... HAPPY COOKING

    1.    Raw mango and papaya salad

Ready in a jiffy, it is wholesome and tasty.

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES    COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES

Ingredients

·         2 raw papaya                                                             

·         2 raw mangoes

·         2 raw carrots

·         50gms Ruchiyana Jaggery Powder

·         1 tsp. lemon juice

·         2 garlic cloves

·         ½ red chili

·         2 tbsp. olive oil

·         250gms cherry tomatoes

·         3-4 stems of coriander

·         50gms roasted peanuts

·         50gms toasted sesame seeds

How to prepare

1. Peel raw papaya, mangoes, & carrots,
2. Chop and shred these in a food processor.
3. Make a dressing of jaggery powder, lemon juice, crushed garlic, chopped red chili & olive oil.
4. Add some halved cherry tomatoes, roasted peanuts & roughly chopped fresh coriander to the salad.
5. Pour the dressing atop & serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

   2.     Tacos with spicy chicken filling

Quick, easy and filled with crisp veggies for a happy tummy!

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES    COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES

USE TACO SHELLS: Cook for about 15 seconds, then flip over and fold theshell in half, holding in place with the tongs until crispy, about 15 seconds. You may need a little practice at first. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt while still hot. Use for tacos right away, or they may become chewy.

CHICKEN FILLING

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 chicken breast, cut into small cubes
• 1 onion, ground into paste
• 1 tsp fresh ginger paste
• 1 tsp fresh garlic paste
• 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Ruchiyana Jaggery Powder
• 1 tsp dried herbs, oregano
• 2 Tbsp oil

HOW TO PREPARE

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add the onion, garlic and ginger pastes and sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
2. Add the tomatoes and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is nice and pulpy.
3. Add paprika, jaggery and salt, and mix well. Tip in the chicken cubes, coat well in the mixture. Cover the pan with a lid and allow it to cook for 7-8 minutes until done.
4. Mix in the oregano and check seasoning.

To Assemble

5. Load the tacos with the spicy chicken filling, fresh greens, cream cheese or hung yoghurt and serve immediately.